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Camp Black Mountain Long Term Options

Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts of America. Camp Black Mountain Long Term Options. Draft Report August 15, 2012 Camp Black Mountain Study Group. Chartering Motion.

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Camp Black Mountain Long Term Options

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  1. Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts of America Camp Black MountainLong Term Options Draft Report August 15, 2012 Camp Black Mountain Study Group

  2. Chartering Motion Based on the financial information and data presented today, by motion adopted unanimously, the Executive Committee directs the Council President to form a committee to examine options for the long-term future of Camp Black Mountain, considering maximizing the Scout’s experience and financial sustainability. The Committee shall provide a written report to the Executive Board on or before August 15, 2012.

  3. Process Gary Baker Noel DeChambeau Dave Edenfield Bob Noble Neal Oshiro Marty Robinett Jim Summers Mike Turner Ed West June 5, 2012 June 21, 2012 July 16, 2012 July 26, 2012 August 7, 2012 Meetings Camp Visit Team Based Data Driven Consultations Deliberations Written Report

  4. Properties Data • Facilities • Maintenance • Capital Improvements • Branding • Dining Hall

  5. Programs Data • Summer Camp • Off Season use • Training • Unit camping • Non Boy Scout use

  6. Financial Data • Revenue • Summer Camp • Off season • Expenses • Salaries • Utilities • Capital Improvements • Strong local Support

  7. Campership • Camp Improvements • Attracting Units • In Council • Out of Council • Destination Camp • Camp Promotion

  8. Long Term Considerations • Evolving Standards • BSA • Regulators • Council Growth

  9. Other Considerations • Partnerships • Girl Scouts • LDS • Other • National Evaluation

  10. Summary • Strong support • Camp in good condition • Program is solid • Attendance declining • Income follows attendance

  11. Assumptions • Mount Baker Council membership will grow with the local area • National Camp Standards will continue to evolve • Government regulations will continue to grow • Camp fees will remain aligned with the region • Expenses will keep up with inflation • MBC Units camping patterns will not materially change • CBM will not become a destination camp • Relocating the dining hall is prohibitively expensive • Winter usage and fees will not significantly increase • CBM will continue to attract out-of-council units at the historical average • Break even operating requires a 600 youth, 5 week summer program • Financial analysis does not include depreciation • CBM uses can be incorporated into existing facilities, currently and in the future

  12. Options • Continue operations as-is • Accept losses • Cease operations • Consolidate into CFM • Study group unable to find strategy to increase campership or revenue

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